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2012 Dodge Caliber consumer reviews

$17,380 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 Caliber Dodge
(30 reviews)
86% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.2
Interior
4.1
Performance
3.7
Value
4.2
Exterior
4.4
Reliability
4.4
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I have always loved Dodge Cars

Excellent car for an excellent price. Great starter car for anyone looking to keep something long term.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car

Bought this car brand new in 2012. I still have it & I love it. It has a slow take off, but once it get up in gear it floats like a butterfly. Have a 2018 camry.. I rather drive Caliber more.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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LISAC ounselor

The Caliber was outstanding, I was a Ford prior. My two children enjoyed riding in my vehicle everyday, going to school. I would take there friends to school also. My girls pick out the vehicle with me. They practiced driving in the caliber.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
4.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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love my 2012 dodge caliber

My 2012 caliber is the first dodge I have ever owned. It is a 4cy. It takes a little time for the speed to get up but once its up, it goes pretty good. I get good gas milage. Love the sporty look. The ONLY CONS I have found with my car is that I wish it had radio controls on the steering wheel.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
4.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my Caliber

Nice,Reliable,Perfect. What more can I say. I love my Optic Metallic Green Caliber. Paid $15,000 for her and she only had 16K miles on her. I've had her for a year now and I travel over 500miles a week to and from work and I have to say I wouldn't trade my caliber for any other car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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A WASTE PLEASE KEEP YOUR MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THIS IS THE WORSE CAR I HAVE PURCHASED BY FAR. I LOVE CHEVYS AND PONTIAC I DECIDED TO GIVE DODGE A TRY. LET'S SAY WHEN I SEE ANOTHER DODGE IMMA DODGE IT. AND RUN AS FAST AS I CAN. IT' A HORRIABLE HARD DRIVE CAN'T HERE ANYTHING INSIDE YOUR CAR INCLUDIDNG THE RADIO. IT WIGGELS WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. IF THE WINDOWS ARE DOWN YOUR EARS POP REALLY BAD.THE GOOD ABOUT THIS VEHICLE IS THE RADIO ID REALLY LOUD AND NICE. GOT A LOT OF BUMO TO IT. AND IT'S GOOD ON GAS ON ON THE EXPRESS WAY. TO SUM IT ALL UP IF YOUR NOT BUYING IT FOR A COLLEGE STUDENT TO DOOOOOOOOOOON'T GET IT PLEASE SAVE YOUR MONEY TO PURCHASE A MORE RELIABLE CAR.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
1.0
Interior
1.0
Performance
1.0
Value
1.0
Exterior
1.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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2012 Dodge Caliber

We have been very pleased with this car. We were a little apprehensive after reading reviews about performance, noise, etc., but after purchasing and driving for over a month, including a long road trip, we are very satisfied with our purchase. Highway mileage is consistently over 30 mpg. Performance is equal or greater than any other 4 cylinder vehicle we have owned. Very roomy, comfortable interior. The only disappointment is that the bluetooth is not compatible with our cell provider. It would seem that Dodge messed up here and it would be nice to have this feature.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Pretty Good

I bought this car after getting into an accident and totalling my toyota and i got to say its a pretty good car.I like the looks its a cute car.Its pretty comfortable.Performance is eh, with a 4 cyl the acceleration is slow but its pretty nice otherwise.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
3.0
Performance
1.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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No get up and go!

Our company purchased a handful of new vehicles. I was driving a Ford Fusion but thought the Caliber looked like a fun change of pace. Unknown to me I was in for a change. What changed was my ability to enjoy a quiet ride, my ability to merge into traffic, and my ability to have passengers who enjoy traveling with me. The road noise in this vehicle is twice as loud as the Fusion. The ability to accelerate has been removed and in it's place is an engine/transmission combination that is positively passive. It is a good "3 Mississippi" count before the car responds when the accelerator is pushed to the floor. I would not recommend this vehicle and have contempt for the overpaid group of engineers who designed this vehicle for the American public.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
3.0
Interior
3.0
Performance
1.0
Value
3.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Best Car I ever owned

I am very pleased with my caliber, it drives wonderfully, handles the road great, a very comfortable ride, plenty of storage room, couldn't be happier, not a bad thing to say about it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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